The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.5 in
Length
191.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
W205
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data